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By Michelle SingletaryThree moves to get your tax refund faster in 2023
Tips for the 2023 tax season: Don’t call the IRS on Mondays, triple-check for errors, don't mail a return if you don't have to, and other tax advice.
By Michelle SingletaryIf you owe the IRS and can’t pay, this is what you should and shouldn’t do
The tax deadline is April 18, and millions may owe and can't pay. A former national taxpayer advocate offers advice on tackling the debt.
By Michelle SingletaryBirthday checklist: Get your most pressing money questions answered
Michelle Singletary invites readers to submit their most pressing financial questions for her money milestones project.
By Michelle SingletaryMichelle Singletary’s money milestones for every age
Advice for every decade of your financial life, from 20-somethings just starting out to retirees enjoying the fruits of planning and smart choices.
By Michelle SingletaryHow to prepare financially in case of a debt ceiling crash
Debt ceiling drama, inflation and stock market swings. Here are tips for finding a financial planner to help navigate tough times.
By Michelle SingletaryA $250 million scholarship program aimed at keeping students debt-free
Fidelity Investments has committed $250 million to help up to 50,000 Black, Latino and other historically underserved students attend college.
By Michelle SingletaryExpect smaller refunds and continued phone delays this tax season
The IRS has struggled to process tax returns and answer taxpayer questions over the past three years. The 2023 tax season opens Jan. 23. Will things be better?
By Michelle SingletaryPaycheck primer: What is FICA, and why is it taking my money?
Financial Adulting 101: Here’s why your paycheck is less than you thought it would be.
By Michelle Singletary7 bad money habits to ditch in 2023
The new year is a time for new beginnings. With experts predicting a possible recession in 2023, now is the time to eliminate bad financial habits.
By Michelle SingletaryExpert forecasts 2023 as a year of ‘economic pain’
No one knows where the economy is headed in the new year, so focus on stockpiling cash and investing for the long term.
By Michelle SingletarySeven ways you can financially prepare for a recession
If an economic downturn is inevitable in 2023, here are some ways to fortify your position
By Michelle SingletarySome final advice: Beware of cryptocurrencies and ratty CEOs like Musk
Allan Sloan writes his final column for The Washington Post after 30 years.
By Allan SloanIRS delays reporting rule for Venmo, PayPal and other payment apps
The IRS announced it is delaying a new tax reporting requirement for payment apps such as PayPal and Cash App because of confusion among users.
By Michelle Singletary‘Why is everything so expensive?’ The year of inflation frustration.
2022 economic review: Inflation, higher rates made for a year of sticker shock.
By Michelle SingletaryThat mean ol’ Grinch gets a bad rap
Dr. Seuss’s classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” teaches us it’s not about the presents but your presence.
By Michelle SingletaryWhat to do if stock market ups and downs are driving you nuts
Financial experts provide advice on the stock market's wild swings. Here’s what they advise for various investors.
By Michelle SingletaryFive reasons you shouldn’t buy a house right now
With high inflation and rising interest rates, here are five reasons why you shouldn’t buy a home right now.
By Michelle SingletaryWhy the Dow demolished the S&P 500 this year
Just half a dozen stocks have made most of the difference.
By Allan SloanInvest or save? What to do while student loan payments are paused.
Here's what to do while you wait on legal challenges to Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
By Michelle Singletary